Bursting with big-city charm, Pasadena oozes character. Beautiful architecture. Historical buildings. Fine museums. And excellent shopping. Yes, Pasadena-ites need not travel far to satisfy their shopping addictions. This little-big city offers shoppers the luxury of a metropolis, the charm of a small-town, and the diversity of an international city. Pasadena has it going on.
Readers, I know I just blogged about J.Crew in Old Town Pasadena, BUT I wanted to share something truly special with you going on in this boutique-like gem — Lulu Frost’s jewelry line. The backstory? “Lulu Frost is a jewelry brand founded in New York City in 2004 by designer Lisa Salzer. The Frost family, […]
If you’re anything like me, you’re craving the feel of fall. I grew up in Southern California, but the warm weather and hardly-changing-leaves in October continue to disappoint me to no end. So I commit every fall to finding ways to bring fall-like feelings to a fall-less city. Like? Buying Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks, […]
Adore wedding dresses? Then head over to the Pasadena History Museum to get your fill of florals, frills, and fabulous wedding dresses and gowns. The exhibit, part II of a two part series, showcases stunning wedding dresses and gowns from the 1950s until the present day. And let me tell you, they’re beautiful. Each dress […]
Take a journey with me — to the United Kingdom, 1967 when Zandra Rhodes’ opened her first shop, and London was never quite the same again. And how could it be? Zandra Rhodes’ designs, once described as “too outrageous by the traditional British manufacturers,” are as dramatic, glamorous, and extroverted as her personality. (She’s got […]
I’ve said it before, I love alleys. Those secret pathways that lead you to someplace magical. Pasadena continues to surprise me with its little-big-city charm because as I walked a familiar alleyway, alongside Il Fornio and the backdoor of J.Crew, I discovered another gem: Mohawk General Store. Unlike J.Crew, this shop isn’t seen from Colorado […]
Barnabas Clothing Co., located at Paseo Colorado, is the best news since sliced bread. Literally. Ten percent of anything you purchase goes to help treat terminally ill families in Kenya. Now, that’s shopping that feels good. For three years, Barnabas Clothing Co. has held a strong online presence — so strong, in fact, that they […]
Readers, I just stumbled upon something truly lovely — Sailubju, a new boutique located on Holly Street, just a skip away from Old Town Pasadena’s One Colorado. Walking into Sailubju (a made up word by the owners, who say it means “I love you”), is like entering a cottage on Prince Edward Island–blue and white […]
My exercise wardrobe used to consist of sweat pants and free college t-shirts, so when I entered Lululemon Athletica, located in Old Town Pasadena, I felt a bit overwhelmed and out of my comfort zone. Wicking fabric? Dense foam block? What? Therefore, I took any and all advice given to me by one of the […]
To all those high-end shoe addicts out there–quit traveling to Beverly Hills to quench your designer thirst. Pasadena has your fix right here. Located on South Lake Avenue, Angelo is a high-end shoe and purse boutique. We’re talking expensive (as in Yelp gave it a $$$$ price tag, which means “ultra high-end.”) Powerhouse designers include […]
Tucked away from the bustle of downtown Old Pasadena lies Old Focals, a spectacle shop worth spectating. Because not only does this quirky store stock a plethora of vintage frames, but its owner, Russ Campbell, is a focal genius. For over 30 years, Campbell has purveyed the industry with fashionable vintage eye-wear. In fact, countless […]